Shloka 25
हनूमद्विक्रम-प्रशंसा तथा महेन्द्रारोहणम्
Hanuman’s Self-Assertion of Power and Ascent of Mount Mahendra
निमेषान्तरमात्रेण निरालम्बनमम्बरम्।सहसा निपतिष्यामि घनाद्विद्युदिवोत्थिता।।4.67.25।।
nimeṣāntaramātreṇa nirālambanam ambaram | sahasā nipatiṣyāmi ghanād vidyud ivotthitā || 4.67.25 ||
Wie ein Blitz, der aus einer Wolke hervorspringt, werde ich jäh durch den haltlosen Himmel herabstürzen—schneller als ein Augenblinzeln.
'Just as the lightning generated by the clouds lands at once flying in the sky without any support I can also land in less than a moment.
FAQs
Dharma here is steadfast commitment to one’s duty: Hanuman aligns his power to righteous service—acting swiftly and decisively for Rama’s mission.
Before crossing the ocean in search of Sita, Hanuman assures the vanaras of his capability with vivid comparisons.
Vīrya (heroic strength) guided by niścaya (firm resolve)—confidence used for a righteous purpose rather than pride.